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| Roland SC-88 | |
|---|---|
 Base model Sound Canvas SC-88 | |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Dates | 1994 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 64 voices |
| Timbrality | 32-part multitimbral |
| LFO | 2 per instrument |
| Synthesis type | Sample-based synthesis |
| Filter | 1 TVF per instrument |
| Attenuator | 1 TVA per instrument |
| Aftertouch expression | Yes |
| Velocity expression | Yes |
| Effects | Reverb, chorus, delay, 2-band EQ |
| Input/output | |
| External control | MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU)[1] |
The Roland SC-88 (Sound Canvas) is a General MIDI GS-compatible sound module released in 1994 by Roland Corporation. It is the second major sound module released for the Roland Sound Canvas series. Being released as the successor to the SC-55, it retains the same PCM synthesis but expands upon its predecessor in several aspects.[2]
Features
The SC-88 has roughly double the instrument count previously present in the SC-55, having 654 instrument patches, as well as adding up to 24 drum kits.[3] It was also upgraded to having 64-voice polyphony and 32-part multitimbrality. Alongside its reverb and chorus effects, The SC-88 also brought in 10 new delay effects as well as 2-band EQ.[3]
The SC-88 features backward compatibility with the SC-55 deriving its sound sets,[3] allowing for accurate playback for songs made with the SC-55 or SC-55 mkII albeit with slight differences.
Module Mode
With its expanded 32 parts, the SC-88 can be configured to play as one module or two virtual modules simultaneously through two MIDI IN ports and additional configuration with SysEx messages.[2]
Models
A more compact version named the SC-88VL was launched in 1995,[4][5] offering virtually the same functionally except for removing user program memory[4] and buttons for instrument customization at a cheaper cost. In some models sold under Roland’s former desktop media brand Edirol, they sported a beige finish and with a Edirol label.
The SC-88ST was a stripped-down version of the SC-88 launched in 1996. It lacked the LCD display and several buttons from the original,[6] serving as a simpler, cost-effective alternative similar to the CM-300.
References
- ^ "Roland SC-88 MIDI Sound Generator SC-88 Owner's Manual" (PDF). Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Roland SC-88 MIDI Sound Generator SC-88 Owner's Manual" (PDF). Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Roland SC-88". Vintage Synth Explorer. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Roland SC-88VL". SynthArk. Archived from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Roland SC-88VL Service Notes" (PDF). DOSDays.
- ^ "Roland SC-88ST". SynthArk. Retrieved 22 July 2024.